An axiomatic characterization of the Hirsch-index
Mathematical Social SciencesPublished 17 March 2008
Gerhard J. Woeginger
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An axiomatic characterization of the Hirsch-index in terms of three natural axioms is presented, which is a well-known index for measuring and comparing the output of scientific researchers.
Abstract
The Hirsch-index is a well-known index for measuring and comparing the output of scientific researchers. The main contribution of this article is an axiomatic characterization of the Hirsch-index in terms of three natural axioms. Furthermore, two other scientific impact indices (called the w-index and the maximum-index) are defined and characterized in terms of similar axioms.
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